Pope Francis names another Pinoy bishop in US
Philadelphia Auxiliary bishops-elect Keith Chylinski (left), Efren Esmilla, and Christopher Cooke. ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA By CBCP News December 9, 2023 Manila, Philippines Pope Francis on Friday appointed appointed three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including a priest of Filipino descent. Fr. Efren Esmilla, who was born in Laguna province’s Nagcarlan town, joins priests Keith Chylinski and Christopher
Saturday of the First Week of Advent
Readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Juan Diego CuauhtlatoatzinReading 1 Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Thus says the Lord GOD,the Holy One of Israel:O people of Zion, who dwell in Jerusalem,no more will you weep;He will be gracious to you when you cry out,as soon as he hears he will answer you.The Lord will give you the bread you needand the
Act of Love: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, December 10, 2023
O my God, I love You above all things with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.
Pope Francis: Vatican nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy Land
null / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Dec 9, 2023 / 09:50 am (CNA). Pope Francis said today that the Vatican’s nativity scene this year should compel people to think of the Holy Land — both of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago, and also of the conflict currently engulfing the region. “While we contemplate Jesus, God made man, small,
PHOTOS: Pope Francis honors Virgin Mary on solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
A firefighter scales a long ladder to the top of a nearly 40-foot-high column to pay tribute at dawn to the Blessed Virgin with a wreath of flowers on Dec. 8, 2023. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA Rome Newsroom, Dec 8, 2023 / 13:30 pm (CNA). On the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis venerated
The story behind the Immaculate Conception banner at every Vatican Angelus
The House of Mary community poses for a photo on Dec. 8, 1994, in St. Peter's Square, the first time they brought their blue banner with the words "The Immaculate Conception will Triumph" to the Angelus with Pope John Paul II. The group has continued to bring the banner to every Sunday Angelus for 29 years. / Credit: Comunita Casa